Kansas Senate says yes to ‘bring your own bottle’ bill

The BYOB provision was originally put in the bill as a way to allow participants in art studio painting parties to bring their own wine. JOHN GREEN
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The BYOB provision was originally put in the bill as a way to allow participants in art studio painting parties to bring their own wine. JOHN GREEN
File photo

TOPEKA

The Senate on Thursday approved an alcohol bill allowing “bring your own bottle” for businesses, after it was watered down to address Wichita concerns it would open the way for after-hours clubs.

The measure, HB 2223, also would allow drinking in the state Capitol building during official functions and during catered events on other public property.

The bill passed 30-6. It now returns to the House for a final vote.

It had gotten bounced around in the legislative process mostly because of the bring-your-own-bottle provision. It was originally put in the bill as a way to allow participants in art studio painting parties to bring their own wine.